Is wealth to be sought, or is a life of austerity and “happiness with one’s lot” the Jewish ideal? G‑d could have showered us with wealth and made work superfluous, but He specifically chose to make it a necessity. But how do we—particularly as women—balance work with family, religion, and other important areas of life? What is the spiritual perspective on work and wealth, and why is it such a central focus of our lives?